Thursday, August 28, 2008

Angry Anger

Where do you sit on the whole 'expresing emotions' spectrum?

Should toddlers be encouraged to express their feelings and frustrations to
enhance their individuality and honesty?

Should toddlers be encouraged to show restraint in regard to negative
emotions to suppress these undesirable urges?

Which path is a stepping stone to future socially acceptable behaviour?

For me?
My toddlers were welcome to be as grumpy as they liked.
Sitting on their bed.

A happy face and a cheerful spirit were welcome in all other parts of the house.
Worked amazingly well.